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Varfell Farm, Ludgvan, the home of the parents of Humphrey Davy.

River Wandle seven miles from Charing Cross

Water Pumps used in Cornwall until 1950 when Electric Pumps intro- duced

On reverse it says , 'Interior view of the excel and large cog wheel in the cog pit of a typical 19 century mill. Picture taken before restoration, this gear train has now been restored' - No info on where.

Part of a set of photos and postcards of Rig Mill, near Whitby

also see COLLINS.3A, WRECKS 32OF 196

On reverse: ?Lelant Downs Stamps (ex Jim Hashin's Collection but two photos under same caption)

Wrecked by Great Blizzard

Originally part of Manor of Predannack

Cast by L & C Howell at Hawarden Iron Works Flintshire 1865 & workedfor 30 years 50ft diam x 4ft wide

16th Century Mill House Site mentioned in Doomsday Book

Drive shaft abandoned in the undergrowth.

Interior view of Bosalva Mill at Lamorna. Part of the ancient Manor of Kemyel, it has been and still is occupied by the Hosking families since the 14th century. (Angove, 1970)

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